About us – why join Whitley Stimpson?

Looking to kick-start your career in accountancy? At Whitley Stimpson, your journey starts here.

We’ve been helping individuals and businesses across Oxfordshire and beyond for over 90 years. Founded in Banbury in 1931, we now have offices in Banbury and Witney and a team of over 50 people. We work with everyone from local start-ups to long-established businesses, supporting them with accounts, tax, audit, payroll and business advice.

We’re known for being friendly, down-to-earth and supportive and we bring that same approach to our people. You won’t just be a number here; you’ll be part of a team that wants you to succeed.

Career progression – build your future with us

We take trainees from day one and support you all the way through your qualification and beyond. Many of our directors and senior team started exactly where you are now, joining us as trainees and building their careers here.

You’ll get:

• Fully funded study support (subject to study policy) with Reed Business School, one of the UK’s leading providers
• Real client work from the start – not just classroom learning
• A dedicated buddy to help you settle in and answer questions
• Regular feedback so you know how you’re doing and how to improve
• Clear progression routes so you can see where your career can go
• Six-monthly trainee reviews linked to your development and exam success

You’ll also get exposure to a wide range of clients and real responsibility early on, helping you build confidence and experience quickly.

More than just a job

We want you to enjoy coming to work and feel supported. That’s why we offer a range of benefits, including (subject to eligibility):

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus paid study and exam leave
• Birthday day off
• Private medical cover (Vitality)
• 24/7 online GP and wellbeing support
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Pension scheme
• Flexitime to help you balance work and life
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Death in Service cover
• Regular social events and charity activities
• Free parking onsite/locally

What we’re looking for

We’re not expecting you to know everything – we’re looking for potential.

You’ll do well here if you are:

• Focused, with a right first time approach to work and study
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and willing to work and study hard
• Strong academic performance (A-levels, degree or equivalent), or demonstrable capability through relevant experience
• Comfortable working with numbers and interacting with clients and staff at all levels
• Logical, and have an inquisitive approach to work
• Precise, with excellent attention to detail
• Happy to receive feedback, and able to act positively upon review points
• Able to reliably travel to your main base

Ready to start your journey?

If you’re looking for your first step into a real accountancy career, not just a job, Whitley Stimpson could be the place for you.